Question 1

What is civil dawn on this page?

Accepted Answer

Civil dawn is when the sun is 6 degrees below the horizon before sunrise. Morning golden hour runs from civil dawn to sunrise.

Question 2

What is sunrise versus golden hour here?

Accepted Answer

Sunrise is when the sun's upper edge meets the horizon under a standard zenith. Golden hour is the softer light from civil dawn to sunrise, and from sunset to civil dusk.

Question 3

What is civil dusk?

Accepted Answer

Civil dusk is when the sun is 6 degrees below the horizon after sunset. Evening golden hour runs from sunset to civil dusk.

Question 4

How do I choose a city for golden hour times?

Accepted Answer

Pick a city from the selector on this page. Dawn, sunrise, sunset, and dusk are then computed in your browser for that city's coordinates and the visitor's date.